Purpose: Limited scleroderma is associated with significant risks to the orofacial complex.
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the experiences of participants …

Background: Systematic scleroderma is a rare chronic autoimmune disease of unknown
aetiology. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of orofacial pathognomonic …

Methods Between March and October 2006, a stomatologic consultation was included in the
follow-up of scleroderma patients seen during consultation or daily hospital in internal …

Oral and dental manifestations of scleroderma are extremely common, yet they are often
overlooked within rheumatology and poorly understood within dentistry. Previous research …

Objective. The aim of this study was to compare oral abnormalities and oral health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with SSc with the general population. Methods. SSc …

Methods Between March and October 2006, a stomatologic consultation was included in the
follow-up of scleroderma patients seen during consultation or daily hospital in internal …

Objective Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis causes dry mouth, a major risk factor for tooth
decay, and shrinks the mouth opening, complicating care. A 2011 survey determined that …

Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) is associated with decreased saliva
production and interincisal distance, more missing teeth, and periodontal disease. We …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multi-system disorder that can have significant adverse effects
on the health of the mouth. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between …

Background The objective of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the
Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) specifically exploring aspects of validity and …